I used SELF’s criteria for fitness tracker testing and also compared the Charge 5’s readings to those already in my app from years of using my Versas. I’m not a runner, but I tested the GPS tracking on a few two-to-three-mile walks around the park near my apartment. I wore the tracker all day, including to bed and during workouts-mainly indoor cycling, yoga, and Pilates classes. I essentially replaced my current Versa 2 with the Charge 5 for three weeks and went about my usual business. How I Testedīecause I’ve been a Versa (and, more recently, Versa 2) user for the past few years, I wanted to see how well the Charge 5 would compare to those smartwatches both in terms of the usual Fitbit tracking features and the added features designed to help the new model directly compete with smartwatches. The Charge 5 has all the bits of the Fitbit tracker and app that I’ve grown accustomed to-daily step count, sleep tracking, and heart rate zone information during workouts-in addition to some welcome hardware upgrades and less necessary (for me!) app features. So I was excited to put the Charge 5, which purports to have some smartwatch-like bells and whistles, to the test. Since then I’ve gravitated toward the Fitbit Versa line because I appreciate having a larger display and some smartwatch features, like text message notifications.
They’ve also just generally given me a better understanding of how my body works and what it’s up to.Īnd I’ve specifically been a Fitbit user since about 2015, when I finally replaced my beloved Jawbone (RIP) for a Charge HR. Trackers have helped me keep tabs on my migraine triggers and learn to pace myself during intense workouts. I’ve been a fitness tracker person for many years now because I genuinely appreciate having a record of my activity and sleep from day to day.
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